{"product_id":"vintage-solid-800-silver-gravy-boat-38g-hallmarked-shell-feet","title":"Vintage Solid 800 Silver Gravy Boat – 38g Hallmarked Sauce Boat with Shell Feet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegantly proportioned vintage gravy boat crafted in hallmarked solid 800 silver, with an elongated sweeping pouring spout, a gracefully curled scroll handle and decorative shell-form feet. Its refined silhouette gives this miniature serving piece an appealing presence in a collection of European silver and traditional tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Footed gravy boat \/ sauce boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 800\/1000 silver (80% silver), as marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearly stamped “800”, accompanied by two smaller punches, including an ornamental monogram that may read S–T–P; maker not conclusively identified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 × 5.6 × 6 cm (length × width × maximum height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended pouring spout, high scroll handle, decorative shell-like feet and raised side ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European; exact country not verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; precise date undetermined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One silver gravy boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilver Hallmarks \u0026amp; Attribution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clearly impressed \u003cstrong\u003e800\u003c\/strong\u003e fineness stamp indicates a nominal silver content of 800 parts per thousand, rather than silver plating. Two additional marks are visible in the accompanying close-up photographs. One appears to be a small identification punch; the other is an interlaced ornamental monogram, possibly comprising the letters S, T and P. The original maker, workshop, location and date have not been conclusively established, and no unsupported attribution is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver of 800\/1000 fineness is widely found in historical European decorative and tableware production, including Italy. The hallmark alone does not establish Italian origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, gently upturned lip contrasts with the raised scrolling handle, while the shaped feet elevate the vessel from the table surface. Shell-like details and a small raised ornament bring richness to this compact, highly polished piece. A charming example of the decorative character of traditional silver tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage condition, with surface wear and minor traces of age and handling consistent with previous use. Please inspect the photographs carefully, including the magnified hallmark images. Food-contact suitability and watertightness have not been tested; offered primarily as a collectible and decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e421Luxury Authenticity \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e421Luxury carefully describes materials and markings according to the available evidence. The original 800 fineness mark is illustrated for transparency; the maker remains unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully packaged and shipped from Turin, Italy, with signature-required delivery where available. Please contact us for additional photographs or information before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"421Luxury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55133712417114,"sku":"SP-SD-004","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/6544\/4954\/files\/vintage-silver-tone-footed-gravy-sauce-boat-421luxury-sp-sd-004-0653.jpg?v=1794010459","url":"https:\/\/421luxury.com\/products\/vintage-solid-800-silver-gravy-boat-38g-hallmarked-shell-feet","provider":"421Luxury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}